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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.60 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.60 and 323.04 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.60 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.60 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.60 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 236,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,336.06/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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